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Oct282021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

SSS mobile application transactions reach 35.27M

The Social Security System (SSS) recorded 35.27 million transactions and queries in SSS Mobile App from January to August 2021.SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora Ignacio said the volume of transactions and queries is a clear indicator that more members and employers use the SSS Mobile App for their SSS transactions, especially during this pandemic."We recognize that mobile technology is one of the new norms to provide easier and safer access to services and transactions. We are continuously upgrading the SSS Mobile App to include additional services and to make sure that its functionalities are user-friendly to better serve our members and employers, anytime and anywhere," Ignacio said.As of August 2021, SSS recorded 9.37 million downloads of SSS Mobile App on Goo...

Oct272021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Guv signs MOU with Korean county for organic agriculture

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Capitol photoNegros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goesan County, Republic of Korea, represented by Lee Cha Young, for the development of organic agriculture advocated by both governments.The signing was held during a virtual meeting, Tuesday, October 26.Edgardo “Boyet” Uychiat of Negros Occidental, elected Board Member of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Asia and First Vice President of the Executive Board, also witnessed the MOU signing.The MOU intends to build up mutual cooperation between the two governments, reaffirm their commitment for the advancement of organic agriculture, and promote activities related to the development of organic agriculture in the countries of two governme...

Oct272021 by Carla P. GomezNo Comments

Guv: Rising fertilizer prices in hands of national gov’t

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Richard Malihan photoIt is in the hands of the national government to act on the clamor of sugar farmers for a halt to the unabated increase in fertilizer prices, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said Wednesday, October 27.“We know that the national government is aware of this. Many of the presidential candidates have come up with suggestions on what to do,” he said.It has been suggested that the national government suspend the excise tax on fuel to help bring down the price of fertilizer, Lacson said.Considering the unabated increases in fertilizer prices, the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) earlier called on the Department of Agriculture to request the Department of Trade and Industry to impose a price cap on fertilizer prices.The price of Urea, the most wide...

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Concern over sharp rise in fertilizer prices aired

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Sugar producers expressed concern Tuesday, October 26, over the sharp increase in the price of fertilizer, particularly urea, which they said may result in low farmers' productivity and affect the government's food security program.Raymond Montinola, president of the Confederation of Sugar Producers Association Inc., said CONFED wrote Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Monday to thank him of his agency's swift action to their woes but noted the continued rise in the price of urea, which is currently pegged at P2,005 per 50-kilo bag.CONFED told Dar that the federation is appreciative of the assistance extended by the DA, especially in facilitating a meeting with the Sugar Regulatory Administration, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority and the Planters Products Inc. as early as July,...

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

TUPV licenses compact glass crusher tech to Tumandok Crafts

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Dr. Eric Malo-oy, Campus Director of TUP Visayas, Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres, President of TUP System, Josephine Locsin, CEO of Tumandok Crafts Industries, Chris Pahamtang, Production Manager of Tumandok and Engr. Greg Crisostomo, Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer Manager of TUP Visayas (l-r).*A local small and medium-sized enterprise in Negros Occidental is now a licensee of the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas compact glass crusher technology.A non-exclusive licensing agreement has been signed between the Tumandok Crafts Industries represented by Josephine Locsin, CEO of Tumandok Craft Industries and TUP Visayas, represented by Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres, President of the TUP System together with Dr. Eric Malo-oy, Campus Director and Engr. Gregorio Crisostomo...

Oct262021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

CENECO sets 6-hour power interruption in portions of Bacolod on Oct. 27

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Residents in some portions of Bacolod City will experience a six-hour outage on Wednesday, October 27, for maintenance work.The Central Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (CENECO), on its Facebook page, said this is to ensure the stability of distribution lines to avoid further serious damages that will result in major interruptions.Affected by the brownout from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. are portions of Burgos Feeder 3, Prk. Proper Alangilan, Prk. 14 and the Home for the Aged in Brgy. Alangilan.CENECO advised its consumers that in any power interruption, electrical switch/es should be turned off for safety reasons.When electricity supply resumes, residents should provide an allowance of about 10-15 minutes before switching on all electrical appliances and facilities to avoid a power s...

Oct252021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

NFSP pushes for fertilizer price cap

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Considering the unabated increases in fertilizer prices, the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP) called on the Department of Agriculture to request the Department of Trade and Industry to impose a price cap on fertilizer prices.“Fertilizer prices have been rising fast, which would lead to high cost of production, and in turn, will result to high prices for our consumers,” said NFSP President Enrique D. Rojas in his letter sent Monday, October 25, to Agriculture Secretary William Dar.Sugar Regulatory Administrator Hermenegildo Serafica was also furnished a copy of the said letter.The price of Urea, the most widely-used fertilizer in farming, ranged from P800 to P900 per 50-kilo bag in 2020, he said.The cost of Urea doubled to about P1,600 per bag in July and now...

Oct252021 by Nico DelfinNo Comments

La Carlota goes green

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Nowadays, a lot more people are finding means to save money by reducing expenses on electricity.From solar floodlights that can light up gardens, garages, and streets to large solar panels that can illuminate high-rise structures.With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more households and commercial establishments are adapting to solar technology.Even the local government of La Carlota City is taking a leap forward by installing a P2 million solar panel on the sprawling rooftop of the city gym.The 25-kilowatt peak grid-tie system can power up to two Regional Trial Court branches and its offices being housed inside the gym.Mayor Rex Jalandoon believes the investment can lessen electrical expenses in the next four years and can even generate additional income f...

Oct252021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

DOLE-6 ready to assist discriminated workers

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DOLE-6 photoThe Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas said it is ready to assist unvaccinated workers who experience discrimination in their workplace.DOLE-6 regional director Sixto Rodriguez Jr., in a media interview Friday, October 22, said that the public “can call me or visit the office” if they experience such discrimination.However, he urged workers in the private sector to have themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 to “ensure a healthy workplace and for the safety of their families.”But he reminded employers to prohibit discrimination against those who fail to get vaccinated.He clarified that his office has yet to receive any complaints of discrimination against unvaccinated workers."This shows that the employers and the employees understand ...

Oct242021 by Digicast NegrosNo Comments

Megaworld says 90% of Forbes Hill lots sold

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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSSd0kGDFwc&live=1[/embedyt]Forbes Hill, Megaworld Corp.’s first upscale village outside Metro Manila located at the boundary of the cities of Bacolod and Talisay in Negros Occidental, has seen a boost in sales with 90 percent of its residential lots sold.The premier residential project is part of the 53-hectare Northill Gateway township of Megaworld. This up-and-coming lifestyle district is located along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road.According to the property giant, houses at its 15-hectare high-end residential development are now built at lots ranging from 449 square meters to 861 square meters.Property owners can also opt to combine adjacent lots.Among the features of Forbes Hill is its clubhouse, which sits on al...